Standard Lemma guide

cephalo-

prefix · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˈsɛ.fə.loʊ/
  • US: /ˈsɛ.fə.lə/
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Meaning 1

Relating to the head; sometimes, particularly, the brain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Meronym: encephalo-

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κεφαλή (kephalḗ).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: ceifili- — relating to the head or brain
  • Portuguese: cefalo- — relating to the head or brain